Chapter 126 I Am Mad

“Why did you hug me?” Cindy expressed her dismay when Finnegan and Bernice accompanied her 15 to her house.

Cindy could not shake off the memory of Finnegan hugging her waist.

In her twenty-nine years of life, no man had ever done that to her before.

“I held

you close to get you out of there,” Finnegan explained with a playful glint in his eyes. “But you the one who held on so tightly that I couldn’t even push you away.

A blush crept up Ci

s cheeks.

She had instinctiv leaned into Finnegan’s embrace, taking him as a source of security.

As she recalled the incident, a blend of embarrassment and indignation washed over her. “Don’t distort the truth! You were the one who hugged me and touched me!”

Finnegan’s l*ps twitched. “You’re the one who should stop distorting the truth. My darling

you.

re, min?!

He had indeed held Cindy close and even playfully pinched her, but he had not anticipated Cindy being so upfront about it.

Bernice shot daggers at Finnegan surreptitiously before comforting Cindy. “Cin, Finnegan did that for a reason. Don’t be mad at him.”

“He just took advantage of me,” Cindy huffed, but her tone was noticeably less stern. “And he was so evil. He even set Mr. Sable up before leaving, showing no ounce of respect,”

It was evident the Liam had not summoned Alisha. After all, if he truly knew her, he would not have left the restaurant in such a humiliating manner.

Fueled by anger, Solomon would direct his frustration at Liam regardless of the truth.

Finnego uckled. “Looks like you’re not just a pretty face.” Feeling Cindy’s increasing nger, Finnegan quicklifted the conversation. “And as for respect… he can’t stop thinking about Betrice. Why should I show in any respect? If you weren’t Bernice’s best friend. I wouldn’t even pay attention to you.”

to defuse the tension between Finnegan and Cindy, Bernice immediately interjected, “Finnegan, why don’t you go ahead

avoid further conflict with Cindy,

difference between Finnegand

practically helpless in that

was hesitant to let bas

Bernice continued, “Cin, being helpless isn’t a valid reason or excuse. Claiming to save the attitude to protect someone doesn’t mean much if there’s no action behind it. When it really mattered, Liam remained silent. It was Finnegan who

stunned for a moment as realization dawned on her that

the situation to save himself, versus a man who stands before you regardless of danger. Cin,

b*dy quivered. “Bernie…”

Bernice said with a gentle smile. “But don’t need a man who abandon me in difficult times. What’s more important to me is a

security regardless of his capabilities. So from now on, I hope lie man I’ve chosen is Finnegan!” Bernice gently patted the back of Cindy hand before walking up to Funegan.

me and give n

stop defending Liam

“Is this all shful thinking on my part? Am I wrong about

Bernice said, “Finnegan, I don’t feel

was momentarily taken aback. “Then where do you want to

rolled her eyes at him, then pulled her hand away from his and hurried forward. “I want to

a hotel?” Finnegan was still somewhat dazed.

“Finnegan!”

had thought Bernice was joking, but her actions

Finnegan along, found a hotel, and booked a suite designed for

as they stepped

Finneg

T

bobbed as he mumbled to himself, “Is she being serious? But I don’t have much exper

abruptly interrupted his thoughts.

Finnegan held the phone to his

rang out. He sounded

paused for a moment and then smiled. “Oh, Mr. Sable!”

like you’ve got a lot of energy. It seems Mr.

received treatment at a

sponded coldly, “m

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